In a busy season, I want to spend my weekends sitting on the back deck with a copy of HGTV or Food Network Magazine. However, I am reminding myself to keep my schedule and door open for my teenage kids' plans and friends. Since friendships are essential to kids at that age, I know it's also crucial for parents to be supportive- after all, my mom never turned down a friend coming over, and we never just brought one!   

In light of this, I threw a date on the calendar and told my girls they could have friends over for a bonfire. Though my mom rarely had a heads up, she always had food ready. She was particularly known for her nachos and chocolate chip cookies. Even though I grew up with two older brothers who ate everything in sight, I have learned that feeding girls is different- and often can be more fun! From tea parties to food rainbows, there is always something fun to create when it comes to menu crafting.   

I had been wanting to create a food rainbow since we made a flower rainbow in the driveway years ago, and I finally took to Pinterest and accomplished it. I tried to keep it small to avoid waste, but I got carried away quickly and ended up with quite the spread, so keep that in mind when it's time to make your own!